1972 Nissan President vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 224 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1972 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan President | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | President | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2651 mm |
